Care for children recovering from illness on the grounds of Okutama Hospital. The town covers 3/4 of the fee
Care for Children Recovering from Illness / Okutama Town
Care for Children Recovering from IllnessOkutama TownAge 1 to grade 6
The town covers 3/4 of the fee for care of children recovering from illness
Of the fee of ¥1,200 per child per hour3/4Subsidized by the town
- The ¥2,000 doctor's contact form is paid by you
- See a doctor at Okutama Hospital by the day before use
Trained support members care for children recovering from illness (in principle from age 1 to grade 6 of elementary school) at a facility on the grounds of Okutama Hospital. The fee is ¥1,200 per child per hour (weekdays 8:30 to 17:00), and the town subsidizes 3/4 of the fee. By the day before use, your child must see a doctor at Okutama Hospital and get a doctor's contact form (¥2,000, paid by you).
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Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Parents living in the town with children, in principle, from age 1 to grade 6 of elementary school (registered as user members)
When to apply
First register as a member at the Child and Family Support Center "Kikorin." When you use it, submit a "usage contact form" to Kikorin at least 2 days before the day you want (excluding weekends and holidays).
Notes
After the first hour, half the hourly fee is added for every 30 minutes. The first hour counts as 1 hour even if it is shorter.The ¥2,000 doctor's contact form, the support member's travel costs, and cancellation fees are not included in the fee covered by the subsidy.For a same-day cancellation you pay 50% of the planned fee, and 100% if you cancel without notice.After use, submit an "assistance activity report" and a "subsidy claim form" to Kikorin to receive the 3/4 subsidy.The "Child and Child-Rearing Support Promotion Program," which subsidized the remaining 1/4 up to ¥7,000 a year, was replaced by the "Kodomo Oen Program" from FY2026 (April 2026–March 2027). Please ask how it is handled this fiscal year.Contact: Child-Rearing and Settlement Promotion Division, Child-Rearing Promotion Section (0428-85-2611).